Mercruiser fly wheel housing / rear engine mount

[roy c]

when pressing in new bushings do they go from bottom up or top
down ? I heard the housing opening were tapered. thanks roy

 

[alldodge]

Hey Bt Doctur this is up your alley

 

[Fun Times]

You work from the top down to remove them.
http://forums.iboats.com/forum/engi...ing-how-to-replace-rear-engine-mount-bushings

If they don't come out easy then the first link offers some good tips and if the new designed motor mount kits don't install properly alignment wise, search online the second title below for some tips of what you can consider trying.
http://www.thehulltruth.com/boating-forum/305670-replacing-rear-motor-mounts-mercruiser.html
New Mercruiser engine mounts driving me crazy
MCM Rear Engine Mount Design Change - ?